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Ralph A. Lewin wades through a steaming pile of Merde... by knotheadusc Pros: Very interesting reading. Lots of scientific and historical facts.
Cons: May be too academic and dry for some readers. I found Ralph Lewin's 1999 book Merde: Excursions in Scientific, Cultural, and Sociohistorical Coprology by reading msiduri's excellent Epinions review. In fact, I enjoyed reading that Epinions review so much that I was inspired to head ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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The Berenstain Bears Lose a Friend by mjhollingshead Pros: I like the small –pet- section presented at the beginning of the book.
Cons: none noted Sister Bear really loves her goldfish, Goldie. She is very conscientious when taking care of her. Every morning Sister feeds Goldie, and she feeds her again every evening. Sister just loves Goldie. She buys Goldie her very own gorgeous fishbowl ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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The Redheaded Princess by Ann Rinaldi by by_the_sea  Pros: Wonderfully written
Cons: Children talk like adults, hardcover version costs a lot. You've all heard of Queen Elizabeth the first, haven't you? Everyone knows about her great accomplishments, her never getting married, and everything. But most people don't know about Elizabeth's life, before she was a queen. This book starts with ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Sujata Massey's The Pearl Diver Has It's Share of Ups and Downs by Javelina Pros: Interesting plot/mystery, characters
Cons: Main character can be annoying and acts strangely I have slowly but surely been reading Sujata Massey's mystery series that centers around the main character of Rei Shimura. Although I skipped two books in the series, I have read all the books in order, and have enjoyed each book in the series so far. ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Mr. Ratburn Puts a "Spell" on Arthur in Arthur's Teacher Trouble by bilbopooh Pros: fun story
Cons: seem to be inconsistencies with other books in the series Poor Mr. Ratburn. Nobody wants to be in his class. He's so tough, the tales about him are legendary; some kids believe he's a vampire; others suspect he throws students in the slammer if they don't finish their homework on time. Arthur is none too ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Becoming the Disguise by msiduri Pros: Enjoyable little story
Cons: No surprises Eleven-year-old Carly Beth Caldwell is so easy to scare, she's the butt of constant jokes at school. Even her best friend, Sabrina, has to admit some of the jokes that Chuck Green and Steve Boswell play on her are funny. At the science fair, the boys ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Crusader by mjhollingshead Pros: text is organized in interesting format as a series of journal entries
Cons: none noted Arrival of a brutal virtual-reality game to the mall arcade owned and operated by her father and his brother, is where fifteen-year-old Roberta Ritter works. It is that game that compels Roberta toward seeking out the individual who murdered her ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Perched on the edge of space by noisybucket Pros: Interesting premise, quick read.
Cons: Terrible ending. Ancient Shores offers an interesting premise - an artifact is unearthed on the shore of a long-gone glacial lake in North Dakota. The artifact appears to be a gateway to several different destinations in space. McDevitt's characters are largely well ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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A Trip to the Store Means a Toddler Tantrum in Llama Llama Mad at Mama by bilbopooh Pros: terrific rhymes and pictures
Cons: no third book so far... During my year as a children's zoo employee, my favorite task was taking care of the llama. They were delightful creatures - stubborn, yes, but very affectionate. Just like the grumpy little tyke in Anna Dewdney's Llama Llama Mad at Mama, a ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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You don't have to knit to enjoy Friday Night Knitting Club by aubmom Pros: A good read and several characters to relate to.
Cons: Some of the characters did not develop as much as others. The Friday Night Knitting Club was given to me by a friend for a summer read. The 360 page book by Kate Jacobs is not about knitting only, but knitting is what brings a group of women together. Kate Jacobs writes about seven very different ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Like reading VERY profane Wodehouse by jc_hall Pros: hilarious; very well-written; scintillating dialogue; author’s opinions and insights
Cons: preponderance of profanities and situations that will offend some people Ted Wallace is an old, embittered, has-been poet. Fired from his job as a newspaper theatre critic (his latest critique was delivered somewhat prematurely if passionately—yelled out while performers were still on-stage), Ted is at something of a ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Learn how to discuss more than the weather with Small Talk by trailhound Pros: Good, useful information. Lists of suggestions for conversations. Optimistic tone.
Cons: None. Let's face it, some people have the gift to gab and some do not. I know people who can walk into a room full of unknown people at a party and strike up multiple conversations within a minute or two. Then there are the quieter folks who will feel lucky to ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Arthur's Baby Is Another Good Book For Expanding Families by bilbopooh Pros: cute illustrations, good topic
Cons: only one of many books on this topic The birth of a baby is a significant experience for any family, and many children's series have focused on the aftermath of such a drastic life change. The Berenstain Bears, Little Critter and Ramona series all deal with older siblings' reactions to ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Little Things Mean A Lot by laurashrti Pros: Emotional and moving, relaxing, interesting, full-page frames, variety of content
Cons: None Most people can agree that little things can sometimes mean a lot. The problem is that often times those little things only mean a lot to those involved... and nothing to outsiders. When I found Jeffrey Brown's most recent work Little ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Creativity Has No Limits in The Sand Castle Contest by bilbopooh Pros: fun illustrations and concept
Cons: completely unrealistic Several years ago, I went on vacation with my family to Ocean City, Maryland. We spent a week there, and one of the most memorable images from that trip was the array of extraordinary sand sculptures, most of which had a religious theme. I've seen and ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Pharr's Aeneid: by far (ha!) the easiest way to read the Aeneid in Latin by meanbeast Pros: Self-contained; easy vocabulary reference, thorough notes
Cons: Too simplistic for very advanced students, little analysis Background note: I am a Latin teacher and have spent considerable time with the Aeneid in Latin and in English. If you are here, I assume that you want to read the Aeneid in Latin. If this is not the case, then I recommend that you get a good ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Hold on tight for A FROG THING by cpfun4me Pros: Playful book with storyteller on audio CD
Cons: The CD's page turning signal not very loud Most children and adults will identify with Frank the frog's dream of flying. When several personal attempts fail, two birds come to his rescue after his own heroic rescue of a baby bird. Through their help Frank realizes his dream of flying. After ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Oops - an instant classic! by notjustamom Pros: Captures toddlers attention with simple pictures and a favorite word - oops!
Cons: Nothing! We purchased this book as part of a box set, but I have to review it specifically because it became such an instant hit in our house! At 18 months, my daughter LOVES books. Pretty much non-stop during the day, she has at least one book within reach. ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Spot's First Walk Echoes The Poky Little Puppy by bilbopooh Pros: cheerful illustrations, fun flaps
Cons: not very durable, Spot wanders alone When I was little, one of my favorite books was The Poky Little Puppy, the classic Little Golden Book about a pup who's always lagging behind his siblings when they're out exploring the world. When my brother Nathan was a toddler, he loved ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Say "Bonjour" to Murphy in the tale of Murphy Meets Paris by cpfun4me Pros: Murphy's personality comes to life in this book
Cons: none Murphy, a yellow Labrador retriever, is truly the star in this book, Murphy Meets Paris. The story depicts Murphy's adventure to and from Paris. No detail is left out including how Murphy feels about the whole trip. At first it is clear that Murphy is ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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"Death came to me in the form of a man." by panguitch Pros: Great story idea. Patches of beautiful prose.
Cons: Some underdeveloped spots. The seduction of a princess has never been done so well as it was in Ridley Scott's Legend, where, with the Lord of Darkness looking on, Mia Sara reluctantly dances with her own black wedding dress until it overcomes her. It's Lord Death that ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Escape from Black and White- Harry Potter 3 by babydoll22789 Pros: Emotional story resonance, twisty plot
Cons: A bit of excessive exposition Over the next few weeks I will be reviewing all seven books in the series. These books were very important to me growing up, and I may slip in a spoiler from a later book occasionally, though I will try not to, so please be warned. Harry has ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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"Feet Are For Fun!" by jurgrace Pros: Good message, friendly illustrations
Cons: "Tips" page is not very useful My daughters and I have fallen in love with Free Spirit Publishing's Best Behavior series of books. They like the cute pictures and catchy phrases to remember. I like the fact that they at least give me a frame of reference when I need to ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Uneven at Times but Enjoyable by carstairs38 Pros: Good story, the main characters
Cons: A late sub-plot bogs down the second half Sometimes the back story on a novel is as interesting as the book itself. The character of Roxanne Prescott originally appeared in G
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and Roses, a cozy type mystery set on a tour of Williamsburg, Virginia. Author ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
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Ideas and Adventures 1200-1700 by mjhollingshead Pros: work is a well formatted
Cons: none noted Ideas and Adventures 1200 to 1700 as an eye-opener pertaining to long-ago times; meets reader expectation with a low key, more easy to get to vision of history. One attribute of the book is the writer’s adding of content materials that are not ...
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Jul 09 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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